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THE REVIEW
The Medusa Cyclone from Detroit formed from the ashes of the modest VIV AKAULDREN. After their first album "GONE," they recorded the magnificent "MR. DEVIL" in 1998. Magnificent right from the very beautiful cover that personally reminds me a lot of the atmospheres of "ERASERHEAD."
The album is a long experimental trip very much tied to the exploration of the hypnotic aspect of abstract sounds and rhythms, where the dreamlike atmospheres reign supreme. It is limiting to call the compositions on the album songs. I would see them as a succession of scenes from an abstract DAVID LYNCH film where the sounds alternate, confounding the listener who doesn't know what to expect from the next scene. Indeed, "Mr. DEVIL" is, at its core, a sound film ... if that means anything! Occasionally from the sonic magma, a melody surfaces, something that approaches the song format.
While remaining in the shadows that encompass the FAUST experience, abstract psychedelia like the RED CRAYOLA and the more moderate wing of industrial music, "MR. DEVIL" is a great album.
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Medusa Cyclone's 1998 album 'Mr. Devil' offers an experimental and hypnotic listening experience tied to abstract sound and rhythm exploration. Featuring dreamlike atmospheres reminiscent of David Lynch's cinematic style, the album blends psychedelia and industrial influences. Rather than typical songs, the tracks unfold like scenes from an abstract film. Despite its challenging nature, the album is praised for its unique artistic vision and connection to the legacy of bands like Faust and Red Crayola.
Medusa Cyclone
Detroit-based music group. According to reviews, they formed from the ashes of VIV AKAULDREN and released the album MR. DEVIL in 1998; an earlier album titled GONE is mentioned in reviews.02 Reviews
